Inflorescence (Noun)
Meaning 1
The time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The flowering part of a plant or arrangement of flowers on a stalk.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanist studied the intricate inflorescence of the orchid, marveling at its delicate structure.
- The hydrangea's inflorescence was a beautiful cluster of pink flowers that attracted many bees.
- The gardener carefully pruned the stem to promote a fuller inflorescence on the peony plant.
- The inflorescence of the banana plant was a long, drooping stem covered in tiny white flowers.
- The bouquet was designed to showcase the elegant inflorescence of the calla lily, its pure white petals standing out against the green foliage.